1953’s “The War of the Worlds” contains two brief shots of downtown Corona. The movie screens Saturday in that city. Until recently, Corona’s inclusion in the film had been largely forgotten. Also: more about turning 60, including my first post-60 discount, all in my Friday column.

A Corona councilwoman who is mother of a 2-year-old is about to become a mother for the second time. Jacque Casillas talks to me about parenthood and council service for my Sunday column. We spoke in the Council Chambers shortly before the meeting began. I stuck around for the meeting, my first in Corona. Nothing important happened, but the mayor gave a jocular report concerning the kangaroo rat.